Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) 2025-26 Grant Round

Overview

The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) seeks to advance Australia's engagement with Japan by supporting people-to-people linkages, promoting a contemporary image of Australia in Japan, and facilitating informed discussion on key bilateral foreign and trade policy issues.  The objectives of the AJF are: to increase awareness and understanding in Japan of shared interests with Australia;  to increase awareness and understanding in Australia of the importance of Japan to Australia as an economic and strategic partner; and  to increase recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise.  The AJF provides grants to projects aligned with the Australian Government's priorities with funding from the IRGP. The AJF expands people-to-people and institutional links through programs and partnerships on contemporary issues, including in economic diplomacy, the arts, media, education, science, technology and sport. Priority areas for the 2025 round are:   Society, culture and sport Economic diplomacy and geopolitics Education and Australian studies Scientific innovation Communication, information and advocacy